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Imperial War Museums

IWM/2526/Dux/3497: Air Show Traffic Management at IWM Duxford - 2026 Season

TransportCPV 63712700
Value£75k
Deadline9 Mar 2026
Published16 Feb 2026
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 16 Feb 2026ClosedCloses 9 Mar 2026
Who to contact
erowberry@iwm.org.uk
0207 416 5000

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£75ktotal contract value
median £246k
this tender£0£11.8m

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The brief

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking to appoint an experienced and reliable contractor to manage all aspects of traffic flow and car parking operations in support of the IWM Duxford Events Programme.

Effective traffic management and car parking are essential components of the visitor experience and play a critical role in the successful delivery of the Duxford Air Shows and Flying Days.

As the first and last point of contact for our customers, these services must be delivered to a consistently high standard, ensuring a smooth, safe, and positive experience for all attendees.

To support the Duxford Air Show season, IWM intends to procure a specialist car parking management company to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of all traffic and parking services required.

The current air show programme includes two major weekend air shows and the Flying Days series, with the proposed 2026 dates as follows: - Duxford Summer Air Show – Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026 - Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show – Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026 The appointed Contractor will be expected to work collaboratively with the IWM management team, contributing to planning processes and attending operational meetings as required.

Meeting schedules will be agreed mutually following contract award to ensure effective communication and seamless integration into wider event operations.

Please note that early engagement with the mandatory site visit requirement is crucial as only the pre-scheduled site visits offered in the tender documentation can be accommodated.

Access Code : 44W84Q2TX3 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Traffic-control-services./44W84Q2TX3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/44W84Q2TX3

Key requirements

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01

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking to appoint an experienced and reliable contractor to manage all aspects of traffic flow and car parking operations in support of the IWM Duxford Events Programme.

02

As the first and last point

As the first and last point of contact for our customers, these services must be delivered to a consistently high standard, ensuring a smooth, safe, and positive experience for all attendees.

03

To support the Duxford Air Show season

To support the Duxford Air Show season, IWM intends to procure a specialist car parking management company to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of all traffic and parking services required.

04

The appointed Contractor will be expected

The appointed Contractor will be expected to work collaboratively with the IWM management team, contributing to planning processes and attending operational meetings as required.

05

Meeting schedules will be agreed mutually following

Meeting schedules will be agreed mutually following contract award to ensure effective communication and seamless integration into wider event operations.

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Stage
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Source
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